Microbiology Nutrition & Dairy Cow Performance - Dr. Javier Alba Mayagoitia

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Javier Alba Mayagoitia from Priority IAC explains how microbial-driven nutrition can stabilize rumen function and support healthier, more efficient dairy cows. He covers targeted strains, rumen fermentation challenges, and practical feeding principles producers can apply on-farm. Learn how microbiology connects with nutrition to strengthen performance. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Smartbacteria is a concept that includes strains with specific functions for digestion, disease prevention, and cow health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Javier Alba Mayagoitia is a veterinary microbiology nutritionist and Director of Priority IAC México. With 32 years in dairy and beef cattle practice across mastitis, herd management, and nutrition, he now focuses on microbiology-based feeding strategies.

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:57) Introduction
(04:37) Smartbacteria explained
(05:57) Preventing acidosis
(07:45) Nutrition principles
(09:43) Feed management tips
(11:02) Protein efficiency
(13:51) Closing thoughts

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